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USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub with Torch

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:00:19 +0000

This USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub with Torch can be used as a 4 port hub for your USB needs and moreover as an emergency charging station for your portable electronic devices. The hub comes with a range of connectors and cables and also has two LEDs built in to allow you to use it as a torch.

The USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub with Torch has an inbuilt rechargeable lithium 1300mAh battery. This battery can be charged through the solar panels that are located at the top of the hub, or through the USB port if required. The hub has LEDs to alert you to the batteries status, to the charging status of the hub and to indicate if the hub is charging a electronic device. To charge your devices from eco-friendly electricity you will need to remember to place the hub in bright light to charge the internal battery.

The 2.0 USB hub points can be used as a normal hub, connected to your PC or laptop to allow you to plug in multiple USB devices. Due to its battery and solar panel it can also be used as a store of power to provide your portable electronics a boost of electricity when needed. The hub comes with charging connectors for a range of phones such as Nokia, LG, Samsung, Sony Ericsson. It has both micro USB and mini USB connectors allowing you to be able to charge a wide range of modern portable electronic devices and includes a 2 LED torch inbuilt into the hub itself.

The hub measures roughly 8.5cm x 3.6cm x 1.4cm (3.35 in x 1.42 in x 0.55 in) and so is small enough to be easily portable, allowing you to take the hub with you wherever you go to provide a back up to your devices. The USB Solar Charging Hub can give your devices a boost of electricity when needed. As the battery can be charged from solar power you can use the hub to keep your devices charged from an eco-friendly power source. It does not have a large battery though it will allow a decent boost of power to most devices.

The USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub is yours for just $22.00 plus shipping.

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USB And AA Battery Solar Charger By PowerFilm

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:00:41 +0000

The USB And AA Battery Solar Charger is a portable solar charger that allows you to charge both AA rechargeable batteries and a range of portable electronic devices. Due to its ability to fold up when transported, the solar charger can be taken with you wherever you go.

The USB And AA Battery Solar Charger is made by PowerFilm and has been designed to provide a supremely compact and lightweight solar charger that is also very durable. The solar panels have been designed to be fold-able, this allows you to be able to fold the whole thing away into a small package when need be and be able to unfold it out to cover a large area to take advantage of the sunlight when required. The whole kit is designed to be suitable for use anywhere, be it at home left on a windowsill, on the dashboard of a car, outside on a bike or backpack, on the ground or even secured to a tent. There are 6 grommets that have been built into the charger which allow it to be securely fastened to a pack or to the ground.

The solar charger can be used to charge both AA rechargeable batteries and devices that can be charged through a micro-USB port. The solar charger can achieve full charge in around 4 hours of direct sunlight. It has an operational voltage of 5 volts when charging through USB and a charging current of up to 1 Amp. The solar charger weighs under 5 ounces without the batteries in it, and measures 8.3 cm x 14 cm x 3.5 cm (3.25 in x 5.5 in x 1.38 in) when folded and 61cm x 14cm (24 in x 5.5 in) when unfolded.

The versatility of this device allows it to be suitable to everyone who wishes to charge their batteries and some portable electronic devices from an eco-friendly source. Perfect for those who want to be out and about hiking or traveling, or those who wish to have a powerful solar charger at home.

The Powerfilm USB And AA Battery Solar Charger is available for just $99.99 with free shipping.

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iSol Plus – Portable Solar Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:00:53 +0000

The iSol Plus is a solar powered charger designed to allow you to charge your portable electronic products from environmentally friendly electricity. The charger’s size allows you to take the device anywhere with you, the solar panel ensures you can regain charge even when away from mains electricity.

The iSol Plus by iSol can be used to charge a wide range of portable electronic devices. The charger is suitable to charge MP3/MP4 players, PDAs, iPhones, iPods, Blackberrys, mobile phones, and many other such devices. The charger has the ability to be set to three different DC settings to allow it greater flexibility, 5.5v, 7.5v and 9.5v. The charger is supplied with the adapters for both Samsung and Motorola phones, the device though should work with any portable electronic device that has a USB adapter.

The iSol Plus measures 11.43 cm x 6.35 cm x 1.52 cm(4.5 in x 2.5 in x 0.6 in) which allows it to be easily taken with you wherever you wish to go, to provide your devices with power whenever they require it. The charger has an internal rechargeable lithium battery that requires anything between 10 and 20 hours to charge through the solar panel, depending on the brightness of the sunlight available. The battery can also be charged through a USB port, it takes 2-4 hours to charge the device via this method. The charger has both charging and discharging indicators to allow you to easily see when the charger is working. The iSol Plus helps to make your portable electronics truly portable. It allows you to be able to charge you devices anywhere, all you require is sunlight.

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Juicebar – Pocket Solar Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:00:30 +0000

The Juicebar is a portable solar charger that is small enough to travel with you wherever you go while being powerful enough to charge your portable electronic devices effectively.

The Juicebar is supplied with an array of adapters to allow it to charge just about any portable electronic device you can think of. The 12 different adapters allow it to charge devices such as mobile phones, MP3/MP4 players, iPhones, iPods, even some hand held gaming consoles. The charger has a powerful internal rechargeable Li-ion 1500 mAh battery that allows it to provide a decent charge to any devices running out of power.

The battery can be used to provide your devices with charge when it is sufficiently full, or you can use the electricity provided by the solar panel directly. The battery can take around 12 – 15 hours to charge fully from exposure to sunlight, and can also be charged through a USB port on a laptop or computer in around 4 – 6 hours. When the Juicebar is charging its internal battery a red LED light turns on, this light turns off again once the battery is fully charged. When you plug your portable electronic device into the charger, a green LED light indicates that it is being charged.

The Juicebar is designed to very portable, to allow it to be taken anywhere you take your portable electronics. Measuring 1.1 cm x 4 cm x 9.3 cm (0.4 in x 1.6 in x 3.7 in) and weighing about 2 ounces the charger is around the same size and weight as most mobile phones. The charger can provide you with emergency charge for your electronics, whether you are out away from mains electricity or if you simply wish to use eco-friendly energy as much as possible. Some thought must be given to ensure the charger has opportunity to charge its internal battery so it is ready for use even on a cloudy day.

The Juicebar is yours for only £19.95.

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Eco Gadget Energy-Saving Starter Kit

Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:00:37 +0000

The Eco Gadget Starter Kit is a combination of three eco gadgets that are designed to help you be more eco-friendly with the least amount of fuss and hassle. The kit makes a good starting point for those who want to start using electronics in a more environmentally friendly way. The Eco Gadget Starter Kit includes a Powerchimp, an Intelliplug, and a pack of two AA USBCell batteries.

PowerChimp – Quick Gadget Charger

The Powerchimp allows you to charge a multitude of electronic devices, and is powered by just a single AA battery. The device comes with connectors for many different mobile phones, and can charge devices such as iPhones/iPods, MP3/MP4 players, PDAs and many more. The Powerchimp comes with two rechargeable batteries, when these are fully charged they can offer around an extra 4 hours of talk time to a mobile phone. The Powerchimp additionally has has LED torch built into it. The small device allows you to provide your electronic devices with an energy top up when on the go, without needing the bulk of many different charging plugs or even to be near mains electricity.

Intelliplug – Standby Saving Plug

The Intelliplug helps you to use, or rather not use, your computing equipment in a more eco friendly way. The plug is designed for use with PCs. You simply plug your computer into the main socket space then plug all the computers electronic peripherals into the spaces around the outside of the plug. When you then turn your computer onto standby, or turn it off, the plug will cut the power to the peripherals you plugged into it. This means that by turning your computer onto standby you can automatically turn the power off to your speakers, printer, scanner, or whatever electronics you wish to turn off while the computer is off.

USBCell batteries – USB-powered Rechargeable Batteries

The USBCell batteries allow you to charge AA batteries through a USB port without requiring a bulky charging station. The batteries plug directly into a USB port and even a few minutes of charging provides you with hours of battery use. These batteries can then be used to power any AA battery powered device, and can be used with the Powerchimp. Though the batteries are designed to allow charging through USB ports they can also be recharged through a standard Ni-MH battery charger.

The Eco Gadget Starter Kit costs just £41.95 plus delivery.

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Solar Powered Battery Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:00:18 +0000

With the Solar Powered Battery Charger you can make using rechargeable batteries a step more environmentally friendly. Able to be transported with you the charger allows you to be able to charge up your batteries in places without a standard electricity supply, or simply help you use less mains electric by charging your batteries through solar power.

The Solar Powered Battery Charger is suitable for AA, AAA, C and D type batteries. It also comes with a collection of connectors for commonly used portable electronics such as Nokia phones, portable CD players and portable hand held game devices. The charger is shaped to include a handle in its design to help it be carried easily. The solar panel has been built into the lid of the device with the main body of the device to take the batteries requiring charging. The charger can be positioned at an angle due to its adjustable stand so the solar panels can take full advantage of any sunlight around.

The device can charge both NiCad or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Unfortunately though it can charge 4 batteries at a time it can only charge the same type (e.g. AA) make, and the same sized capacity (e.g. 500mA). The device can take 1-1.5 hours for 4 x 180mA AAA to charge and 3-3.5 hours for 4 x 500mA AA batteries. It is estimated it would take 9-11 hours for 4 x 1500mA D batteries to become fully charged. All these charge times though are subject to the light levels where the charger has been placed. Though this is not a quick charger it does use an eco-friendly energy source and would help top up a rechargeable battery’s charge when out away from mains electricity.

The Solar Powered Battery Charger costs just £15.28 plus delivery.

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PowerGorilla & SolarGorilla – Portable Charger For Laptops

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:00:09 +0000

The PowerGorilla by PowerTraveller is a portable charger that is capable of charging anything from a laptop down to a mobile phone. With a substantial sized battery this charger can provide a laptop with an additional 2 to 5 hours of electricity. The SolarGorilla also by PowerTraveller is a portable solar panel device that can charge portable electronic products directly from itself through the adapters provided. Used together they can make a truly powerful charger for all portable electronics.

The PowerGorilla can be used to power anything from 5v to 24v, this allows the device to be used to charge laptops, mobile phones, PDAs, GPS devices, MP3/MP4 players, and many other portable electronic devices. To charge you simply set the voltage you require for the device you wish to charge, the LCD screen on the device will inform you of which setting has been chosen so you are sure you have the right one. Once the setting has been chosen you just plug the device to the charger. The device can provide between 2 and 5 hours of power for laptops depending on the make and model and up to 20 hours of power for smaller portable electronic devices.

The PowerGorilla has a powerful 21,000 mAh high density Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery at its core. The device can be charged in three ways, firstly it can be charged from a wall socket, secondly it can be charged through a USB port and thirdly it can be charged through a SolarGorilla.

The device can be charged from a wall socket while it charges a laptop or other portable electronic device. It can also power a laptop and a mobile phone at once. The PowerGorilla comes with an array of safety features to help you charge your devices safely.

The SolarGorilla provides you with electrical power anywhere. The two inbuilt solar panels are hinged to allow them to be opened to take advantage of the sunlight when required and to be safely folded away when not. It can provide 500 mAh in both 5v and 24v, to cover a range of portable electronic device needs, from those of laptops to those of mobile phones, PDAs, GPS devices and many more. To help protect the solar panels within the case has a rubberised finish to it and the device (apart from the electrical cables) is water resistant.

The SolarGorilla is capable of charging a mobile phone from flat to 100% charged in around 1.5 hours, on a day with good sunlight. The devices ability to make excellent use of sunlight through its panels make it capable of running a laptop from it on a bright sunny day even in the UK. The SolarGorilla has been designed to include a slot that can allow it to be hung from objects such as a tent to take maximum advantage of the sunlight while being safely out of the way.

Combined these products allow you to charge the large battery of the PowerGorilla with the eco-friendly SolarGorilla to allow you to be able to charge just about anything from anywhere in the world. The PowerGorilla and the SolarGorilla each come with a neoprene travel case and many different tips to allow them to charge a wide range of devices, the SolarGorilla includes a cable to allow it to charge the PowerGorilla.

The PowerGorilla costs £149.95 with free delivery.

The SolarGorilla costs £139.95 with free delivery.

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Freeloader Globetrotter Kit

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:00:57 +0000

The Freeloader Globetrotter Kit has been designed to help those traveling the far reaches of the planet, or even just the deepest darkest depths of your own back yard. The kit comes with everything you will need to take full advantage of the sunlight to help power the charger, to help you keep your portable electronic devices running.

The Freeloader Globetrotter Kit comes with the previously reviewed Freeloader which is a charger that can be used to charge just about any portable electronic device, things like mobile phones, PDAs, MP3/MP4 players, GPS devices, and many other things. To help make the device work more efficiently the Globetrotter kits comes with an added bonus, the Supercharger.

The Supercharger is a flexible weather proof solar panel that has been designed to make it simple to attach to a bag, rucksack, bike or just about anything to allow it to make use of the sunlight available while you are on the move. It can be attached to these items through its two buckles and its Velcro strap to help keep it secure and in place at all times.

On its own the Freeloader can go from empty to fully charged in around 8 hours from solar power alone, however with the Supercharger that time is reduced to 4 hours. This can make all the difference when out and about with one or more power hungry portable devices that you rely on as you can feasibly charge the Freeloader twice in a day. The Supercharger weighs around 200g making it light enough to go unnoticed, its no more than a packet of biscuits.

The kit also includes a protective pouch for your Freeloader to ensure it travels safely with you, protected against any knocks and bumps along the way. This is yet another great bit of kit from Freeloader, along with the Freeloader Pro they have charger products to suit all needs.

The Freeloader Globetrotter Kit is available for just £43.99 with free delivery!

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Freeloader Pro – Solar Powered Charger

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:30 +0000

The Freeloader Pro is a solar powered charger for portable electronic devices. This device is a more advanced model of a previously reviewed charger, the Freeloader. This charger can be used with a wide range of portable electronic devices including digital cameras, SLR and even video camera batteries due to the CamCaddy that is provided with it.

The Freeloader Pro has all the advantages of the Freeloader and more. A wider range of digital, SLR and video cameras are quickly charged by simply placing their battery into the CamCaddy and plugging that into the Freeloader Pro. When the Freeloader Pro is fully charged it can provide a full charge for most digital cameras and 80%-90% of charge for SLR and video cameras.

Of course cameras are only a small area of devices it charges, most portable electronics are catered for, mobile phones, iPhones, MP3/MP4 players, iPods, GPS devices, PDAs, hand-held gaming devices and even e-book readers. The Freeloader Pro can achieve full charge in around 8 hours using solar panels to charge its 1600mAh Li-ion battery. The device can be folded down into a compact size for transport, the solar panels can be opened out to take advantage of the sunlight when needed. Folded away the Freeloader Pro measures 15cm x 6.3cm x 2cm (5.9in. x 2.5in. x 0.8in.), fully opened out it measures 23.8cm x 6.3cm x 2cm (9.4in. x 2.5in. x 0.8in.).

The Freeloader Pro has a metallic button that when pressed causes it to light up a ‘power halo’ that indicates how much charge the device has, allowing you to be fully aware of how much charging it still needs or how much power it has left to boost your devices. Alongside charging from solar power, the device is also capable of charging itself through the USB ports of a computer or laptop. When charging through a USB port the device takes only 3 hours to fully charge.

The Freeloader Pro allows you to charge your portable electronics on the go, giving a ready source of power from an eco-friendly source. The improvements of the Pro version truly extend the products effectiveness at providing electricity for all portable electronics anywhere (for example the Freeloader could provide an iPod 18 hours of charge when fully charged, the Freeloader Pro can provide it with 28), and make the charger both more powerful and more user friendly.

The Freeloader Pro Solar Charger starts at around £50.

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Solio Mag – Solar Powered Charger

Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:00:18 +0000

The Solio Mag is a solar powered hybrid charger by Solio. Designed to maximize efficiency by being both an incredibly powerful charger and a highly versatile one, the Mag is a modern looking charger for use on portable electronics anywhere.

The Solio Mag is made from a magnesium alloy casting which helps make it very durable, helping to protect it from heat and impact. The design allows the three inbuilt solar panels to be positioned to best take advantage of light in an area to charge the devices internal 1800Amh Lithium-Ion battery.

Solio state that the Mag is compatible with over 3200 devices like mobile phones, PDAs, iPhones, iPods, MP3/MP4 players, GPS devices, cameras and many other portable electronic devices. Able to charge from both USB ports and mains sockets as well as from the solar panels the device ensures you are always able to ensure it is fully charged and ready to go when required. The Mag can achieve full charge in around 10 hours from the solar panels. This allows it to charge a standard mobile phone twice, or provide more than 20 hours of charge for an MP3 player.

The Solio Mag is available for around $96.68 plus shipping.

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